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Esther Edinger

The Bronx

Summary

Passionate and dedicated Special Education Teacher with a strong commitment to fostering independence in students with disabilities. Experienced in supporting neurodivergent students and those with various disabilities. Proficient in data collection, evidence-based behavior and teaching techniques, centers-based learning, modifying curriculum, IEP writing, and assisting students who struggle with language. Adept at creating inclusive and supportive learning environments tailored to the unique needs of each student, empowering them to achieve their full potential..




Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Teacher

NYC Dept Of Education P10X @199
09.2023 - Current
  • Teach multiple subjects to students with intellectual and emotional disabilities.
  • Manage student behavior using ABA techniques
  • Assist struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.


SETSS Provider

Special Edge
12.2022 - 06.2023
  • Prepare handouts, study materials and other teaching aids.
  • Address specific student needs through parent and teacher coordination once a week.
  • Communicate student progress to parents and teachers through written progress reports yearly.

Third-Grade Lead Teacher

Yeshiva Darchei Torah
09.2019 - 06.2023
  • Collaborate with the school’s literacy coach to create a yearly planning calendar for 210 students
  • Facilitate weekly grade-wide meetings to discuss pedagogy and meeting educational needs of students
  • Meet with teachers for an hour daily to support them with instruction and with classroom management
  • Construct review materials to help prepare teachers and students for the state exams
  • Create classroom libraries to match the students’ reading levels and grade curriculum

Summer Enrichment Teacher

Learn It
07.2020 - 07.2021
  • Taught math, reading, writing, and STEAM to students with disabilities
  • Extensive experience with multiple educational virtual platforms

Social Studies and Math Teacher

Hebrew Academy of Nassau County/HANC
09.2020 - 06.2021
  • Taught social studies to three 4th grade classes
  • Facile with remote learners and in person classroom teaching
  • Digitized classroom materials for remote learners
  • Modified the fourth grade math curriculum to meet the needs of special education students

Adjunct Lecturer

Hunter College/CUNY
01.2019 - 06.2020
  • Taught the principles of developmental psychology to classes of 50-90 students
  • Developed original outlines and PowerPoint presentations for the course material

Fifth-Grade Mentor Teacher

Yeshiva Darchei Torah
09.2017 - 06.2019
  • Developed and integrated a writing and reading program which was used grade-wide
  • Mentored teachers, navigating their interactions with parents, students, and other providers
  • Supported new teachers with the curriculum and behavior management
  • Developed a rubric to facilitate teachers’ evaluation of the students’ writing skills for the ELA exam

Fifth-Grade Teacher

Yeshiva Darchei Torah
09.2015 - 06.2017
  • Taught math, reading, writing, science and social studies to 30 general education students
  • Established a class-wide behavior modification system which was implemented by teachers grade-wide
  • Partnered with ABA para and BCBA to ensure the success of students with autism
  • Developed behavior modification system for students with ADHD and ODD which incorporated the input from the school psychologist and behavior specialist

Education

Bachelor of Arts - psychology

Brooklyn College/CUNY

Master of Science - Teaching Students with Disabilities Grades 1-6

Brooklyn College

Skills

Differentiated Instruction

Classroom Management

IEP Writing

Small Group Instruction

Certification

  • Teaching Students with Disabilities Grades 1-6

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

NYC Dept Of Education P10X @199
09.2023 - Current

SETSS Provider

Special Edge
12.2022 - 06.2023

Social Studies and Math Teacher

Hebrew Academy of Nassau County/HANC
09.2020 - 06.2021

Summer Enrichment Teacher

Learn It
07.2020 - 07.2021

Third-Grade Lead Teacher

Yeshiva Darchei Torah
09.2019 - 06.2023

Adjunct Lecturer

Hunter College/CUNY
01.2019 - 06.2020

Fifth-Grade Mentor Teacher

Yeshiva Darchei Torah
09.2017 - 06.2019

Fifth-Grade Teacher

Yeshiva Darchei Torah
09.2015 - 06.2017

Bachelor of Arts - psychology

Brooklyn College/CUNY

Master of Science - Teaching Students with Disabilities Grades 1-6

Brooklyn College
Esther Edinger